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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.37, 368.83 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.37, 368.83 and 169.09 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.37 : 368.83 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.37/368.83 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.37x = 368.83 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.37x = 62,365.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,365.46/267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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